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IFC Systems Corporation
Associate Environmental and Social Development Specialist
November 7, 2024
Associate Environmental and Social Development Specialist
Description
The Environment and Social Sustainability Solutions Department (CEG) includes approximately 200 staff and consultants. CEG supports IFC’s investment and advisory teams in managing ESG risks and finding client solutions based on our Environmental and Social (E&S) Performance Standards (http://www.ifc.org/performancestandards) and Corporate Governance Methodology (http://www.ifc.org/corporategovernance).
IFC seeks a dynamic, motivated Environmental & Social (E&S) Specialist with strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills to support its business in Indonesia/Vietnam and the wider East Asia Pacific region. This professional will provide E&S guidance to clients and investment and advisory teams on E&S matters vis-à-vis IFC Performance Standards (PS) and Sustainability Policy, aiming to promote compliance and enhance the impact and additionality of IFC-supported business activities.
Roles and Responsibilities
Selection Criteria
World Bank Group Core Competencies
The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC, including our values and inspiring stories.
Job #:
req30277
Organization:
IFC
Sector:
Environment
Grade:
GF
Term Duration:
3 years 0 months
Recruitment Type:
Local Recruitment
Location:
Ho Chi Minh City,Viet Nam; Jakarta,Indonesia
Required Language(s):
English
Preferred Language(s):
Bahasa Indonesia, Vietnamese
Closing Date:
11/21/2024 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Description
IFC — a member of the World Bank Group — is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities. Our mission is to leverage the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet.
The Environment and Social Sustainability Solutions Department (CEG) includes approximately 200 staff and consultants. CEG supports IFC’s investment and advisory teams in managing ESG risks and finding client solutions based on our Environmental and Social (E&S) Performance Standards (http://www.ifc.org/performancestandards) and Corporate Governance Methodology (http://www.ifc.org/corporategovernance).
IFC seeks a dynamic, motivated Environmental & Social (E&S) Specialist with strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills to support its business in Indonesia/Vietnam and the wider East Asia Pacific region. This professional will provide E&S guidance to clients and investment and advisory teams on E&S matters vis-à-vis IFC Performance Standards (PS) and Sustainability Policy, aiming to promote compliance and enhance the impact and additionality of IFC-supported business activities.
Roles and Responsibilities
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Lead or contribute to assessing E&S issues and risks in new investments and select advisory engagements in the infrastructure, manufacturing, services, and agribusiness sectors - Prepare concise public disclosure documents for new investments as well as internal documentation
- Lead or contribute to identifying and developing E&S risk mitigation measures and value-add solutions that support clients in addressing identified issues
- Provide clear and responsive guidance to IFC investment teams on E&S risk management in project decision-making and processing throughout the investment cycle
- Support formulation of E&S legal conditions for IFC projects
- Monitor portfolio clients and engage with them and their investment departments to achieve E&S compliance. Document and communicate any gaps in client performance vs. IFC requirements and related risks and opportunities
- Support industry teams and clients in response to Compliance Advisor Ombudsman (CAO) and Independent Evaluation Group (IEG) requests where needed
- Support client E&S capacity-building
Selection Criteria
- Advanced degree (Masters) in science, engineering, or other relevant disciplines
- Minimum of five years of professional experience working on E&S management, monitoring, and/or due diligence, with a preference for private sector experience in Indonesia/Vietnam and Asia Pacific
- Experience working with IFC/World Bank/ADB E&S Policies and Standards
- Willingness to travel regularly inside Indonesia/ Vietnam and East Asia Pacific
- Strong analytical skills, ability to think strategically, analyze and summarize diverse sources, and draw conclusions from limited data
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing circumstances, organize and prioritize deliverables, and maintain attention to detail
- Ability to communicate effectively and concisely on complex E&S issues in spoken and written form
- Proficiency in English is essential, with Bahasa Indonesia or Vietnamese language skills an advantage.
- Ability to work effectively as a multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural team member, influence and negotiate points of view within teams
- High personal integrity and emotional intelligence, with the ability to handle sensitive matters discreetly and respectfully, respond diplomatically, and remain calm under pressure
World Bank Group Core Competencies
The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC, including our values and inspiring stories.
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